Western Ideal retired from active stud duty

The legendary, now 23 year old stallion, Western Ideal will be retired from active stud duty beginning with the 2019 breeding season.

"Western Ideal, just as his sire Western Hanover and his paternal grandsire No Nukes have left an indelible impression on the history of the breed" said syndicate manager Jim Simpson. "We at Hanover are extremely proud to have been associated with the breeding careers of all three of these great horses".

Through his enormously successful breeding career Western Ideal's sons and daughters have earned $128,599,216 and counting.

Perhaps more importantly, is his influence on the progression of the breed through his great sons Rocknroll Hanover, American Ideal, Always A Virgin and their exploits. Still to be heard from are his son Artspeak and his paternal grandson Always B Miki.